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2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL

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2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:53:50.950Z

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 34 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2011: 69 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 65 complaints 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018
2012: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
200332
200449
200534
200611
200761
200842
200922
201029
201169
201223
201313
20145
201565
201629
20174
20182

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

7 of 23 total reports mention: structure.

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THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE INSTRUMENT COVER AND RIGHT INTO THE AIR BAG DASH LOCATION. ONLY 43,000 MILES MAINLY GARAGE KEPT AND SUNSHADE INSTALLED WHEN OUT OF COVER.THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON A 2007 SUBURBAN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160107

I HAVE BEEN A LONG TIME BUYER OF GM PRODUCTS, I STILL HAVE A 99 TAHOE, 07 GMC SAVANNA AND AN 02 GMC SIERRA HD 2500, RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2012 YUKON XL DENALI USED WITH 22,000 MILES ON IT FROM OLD SAYBROOK GMC IN CT, CLEAN AS A WHISTLE EVERYTHING...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150224

AIR BAGS

7 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.

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CRACKED DASHBOARD. THIS IS THE SECOND GM VEHICLES I'VE OWNED IN WHICH CRACKS APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MY CONCERN IS IF THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED, SMALL SHARDS OF PLASTIC MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180407

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE INSTRUMENT COVER AND RIGHT INTO THE AIR BAG DASH LOCATION. ONLY 43,000 MILES MAINLY GARAGE KEPT AND SUNSHADE INSTALLED WHEN OUT OF COVER.THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON A 2007 SUBURBAN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160107

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 23 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 23 total reports mentions: power train.

ENGINE

1 of 23 total reports mentions: engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

2012 GMC YUKON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AFTER DEALERSHIP SERVICED VEHICLE, NOISES, SHAKING SENSATION, STABILI TRAC LIGHT ILLUMINATES, HESITATES THEN STOPS. CONSUMER NOTICES FLAMES UNDERNEATH VEHICLE BEFORE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180403

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2005 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2011 ◆ 2015 ◆ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.